Texas Caviar with Avocado
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly zesty, Texas Caviar with Avocado is a flavor-packed dip that doubles as a vibrant side dish or salad. This recipe features a colorful medley of black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, and diced veggies like bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy, cumin-spiced vinaigrette. Creamy diced avocados and a kick of optional jalapeño add a luxurious and spicy twist to this healthy, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a refreshing snack, this quick 20-minute recipe pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips or as a nutrient-rich topping for tacos. Naturally gluten-free and customizable, it’s the ultimate dip packed with Southwestern flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz black-eyed peas (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 15 oz black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn (drained if canned)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 3 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced, optional)
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- tortilla chips (for serving, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, and sweet corn.
Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to combine.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey (or agave syrup), cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss it gently until everything is evenly coated.
Carefully fold in the diced avocados to avoid mashing them. Add the jalapeño if desired for extra heat.
Let the Texas Caviar sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a fresh salad topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3191 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.2 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 91.5 g | 327% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.5 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 6110 mg | 130% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
